Latest From Leo - 4/29

Since we are rained out today, John Denney is offering the use of his indoor batting cage for us today!  Be there at 3:00 p.m. The cage is at his place of business which is located at 539 Champion Road, Jeffersonville, IN next to the Bowles Mattress Co.

Directions From I-65

• At exit 1, take ramp for US-31 North / Pearl St toward Jeffersonville / New Albany / Clarksville
• Keep straight onto W 10th St
• Bear left onto E 10th St
• 0.3 mi

  Turn left onto Watt St
• 0.2 mi

  Turn right onto E 12th St
• 454 ft

  Turn left onto Meigs Ave
• 269 ft

  Road name changes to Champion Rd
• 158 ft

  Keep right to stay on Champion Rd
• 95 ft

  Arrive at 539 Champion Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

NO GAME TODAY

Latest From Leo

Sunday, April 29th

Sorry Guys.  Mother Nature got the best of the field last night.

Too wet to play.

NO GAME TODAY.

PRACTICE UP-DATES (THURSDAY'S CANCELLED - SUNDAY TIME CHANGE)

FROM LEO:


THURSDAY PRACTICE

Bad news.  Tonight's practice is cancelled due to conflicts in schedules.

Hate to do it on such a lovely afternoon.

Sorry for the confusion.

See you guys on Sunday.

SUNDAY SCRIMMAGE

Sorry about this but there has been a change in time for the scrimmage on Sunday.

The scrimmage will be from Noon to 2:45 p.m.

Rain is in the forecast and we'll have to see what happens.

If it cancels I'll let you know as soon as I know.

For those of you who have not gotten the address to the field it is Pembroke Park at 4032 Weber Lane, Floyds Knobs, 47119

Thanks for the understanding.
Sunday is looking more like rain but lets keep a good thought.  Remember its now set for Noon to 2:45 pm up in the Knobs.  Again, bring your fee and waiver (i still have copies) and gold jersey if you haven't already.  This will be another opportunity to work pitchers off the mound and take infield/outfield practice in between.  Also collecting any funds you want to donate to Mario for the loss of his daughter. I will collect and then give to Dave Allison.

More Sad News

John Denney's father-in-law passed away Tuesday morning.  We need to continue to remember the Denney family in our prayers.

LATEST FROM LEO

Guys -

I want to thank you guys that made it out to Shawnee this past Sunday for the scrimmage.  It wasn't the best way to get a good work out but I guess it beats a sharp stick in the eye.  Too, thank you to those of you who gave me your money and forms and for you who remembered to bring your gold top!

Now for this week!  If it doesn't rain too much I would like to get those who are pitching (if you can make) to meet with those who are going catch (again, if you can make) so the pitchers can get a good 40, 50 or 60 pitches. This Thursday April 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Des Pres park (4709 Lowe Road).  I will not be able to make this event, however, my able body assistant - New Guy Hooper will be there.  Unless someone knows of somewhere else to work off mound?  

We are going to scrimmage on Sunday April 29th against the Senators from 2 to 4:30 p.m.!  This is going to happen on the field at Floyds Knobs area.  See the Louisville Pirates Blog for directions.  Address is 4032 Weber Lane, 47119.  This will give us another opportunity to have pitchers working off a mound and game situation.

Fellows, this Sunday April 29th is also the deadline when I have to turn into David Allison the Pirates roster (min. 14 players), money ($2700 - $ 195.00 per) and waivers! No exceptions or we will not have team in league.  As you can count we have 18 players minus Kevin Bright who is on disable list and most likely out for season.  That leaves 17 players if that is how the roster stands.  If it remains at 17 it will make your fee lower and I will refund money to you.  However, I will do that after I have your original league fee.  Please bring your fee and waiver on Sunday!  If we get rained out I will come to you or meet you but guys I'm not the bank and I don't have the money to front.  Checks should be made to me or cash is even better, I have to give David all cash or one check.

I have money and waiver from 8 players right now!  Others are on the way.    

Also remember if you didn't bring your gold jersey to bring it Sunday so we can get Bill to get them embroidered as it was decided.  For the new guys joining us this year - Charlie, Scotty, Scott & Bobby - I am on the hunt to get uniforms tops What size are you guys?) from retired players and so far I've had success so I will have tops for you but it may not be your most favorite number.  It also may cost you a nominal fee to purchase from the retirees!  More about this later.

There is a new league/rain out hotline number (502) 671-3954.  The website for the league is being updated as well.

Any questions get a hold of me.

Thanks

Leo

PRACTICE INFORMATION- # 4/29

Next Sunday's (April 29th) practice will be at:

Pembroke Park
4032 Weber Lane
Floyd's Knobs, In 47119.

Directions from I-64 Exit 119 (US-150 West toward Paoli / Greenville):

EXIT 119
Go West on US-150.

In3.0 mi, Turn right onto Scenic Valley Rd,
         and then immediately turn right onto Brush College Rd

In 1.1 mi,Turn left onto Weber Ln.

In 0.3 mi, Arrive at 4032 Weber Ln, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 

The last intersection is Ella Dr.  If you reach Kendall Ct, you've gone too far.